Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $15.47 | 5.357% | $16.2987 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.30 | 8.230% | $257.9121 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #3 | $233.93 | 4.536% | $244.5411 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $67.90 | 9.121% | $74.0932 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
Purchase #5 | $158.69 | 8.413% | $172.0406 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #6 | $171.68 | 6.591% | $182.9954 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #7 | $151.68 | 8.182% | $164.0905 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.65 | $1,111.9716 | $1,111.97 | $1,112.00 | $1,111.90 |